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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.76 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.76 and 71.12 is: 106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.76 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.76 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.76 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 16,838.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,838.37/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.69

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